Newbie Starts!

Hello All,
I heard about this scarf just a few weeks ago and thought this would make a great Xmas gift but didn't get around to it until now. So, I started this the evening of Dec. 7 and worked about 4 hours on it until yesterday when I got several more hours in. It's 23 inches so far, yeah I'm slow. I LOVE this pattern and once I finish this I think a hat will go on the needles!
Beth

Started: Dec. 7
Yarn: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes in Fog (grey)
Needles: Size 8 circs